Is AI over-hyped? Is this AI wave going to become something else?

19/03/2025 34 min Episodio 666
Is AI over-hyped? Is this AI wave going to become something else?

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Get featured on the show by leaving us a Voice Mail: https://bit.ly/MIPVM FULL SHOW NOTES https://www.microsoftinnovationpodcast.com/666  We explore whether AI is overhyped or dangerously underhyped, examining the disconnect between those creating AI technology and those selling it without adequately addressing trustworthy AI concerns.TAKEAWAYS• The Microsoft AI Tour event demonstrated excellent technical content with a strong focus on trustworthy AI• There's a dangerous disconnect between people who make AI technology and those who sell it regarding responsible AI implementation• Trustworthy AI doesn't mean stopping innovation but preventing potential calamities• The scale of AI's impact may be drastically underestimated, similar to our inability to truly comprehend "65 million years since dinosaurs"• AI enables processing information at unprecedented scale, creating extraordinary risks in surveillance and human rights contexts• Corporate discussions about completely replacing customer service departments with AI raise serious socioeconomic concerns• Shadow AI applications being developed without proper governance represent significant risks• Containing AI's risks while harnessing its benefits requires education, curiosity, and political wisdomGet educated and don't rely on echo chambers or news articles - read in-depth material from experts to form your own opinions about AI's trajectory and implications. BOOK RECOMMENDATIONS:👉 The Coming Waveby Mustafa Suleiman👉 Origin by Dan BrownOTHER RESOURCES👉90 Day Mentoring Challenge - https://www.90daymc.com/  👉Support the show - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nz365guy Microsoft 365 Copilot Adoption is a Microsoft Press book for leaders and consultants. It shows how to identify high-value use cases, set guardrails, enable champions, and measure impact, so Copilot sticks. Practical frameworks, checklists, and metrics you can use this month. Get the book: https://bit.ly/CopilotAdoptionSupport the showIf you want to get in touch with me, you can message me here on Linkedin.Thanks for listening 🚀 - Mark Smith